Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies

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Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Technology Dr,  Edison, NJ
Middlesex County Vocational & Technical School District
3.6
2.7
172 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Jeffries
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1530
Average ACT Score
35
Math Proficiency
100%
Reading Proficiency
100%
Average GPA
3.85
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.85
Reading Proficiency
100%
Math Proficiency
100%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1530
Math
780
Verbal
750
Average ACT
35
Math
35
English
35
Reading
35
Science
34
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
81%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
168:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
88.4%
White
4.6%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
2.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best HS For Stem in New Jersey
#9 Best Magnet HS in New Jersey
#16 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 96 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 84 Students
Princeton University 84 Students
Cornell University 79 Students
University of Pennsylvania 71 Students
New York University 64 Students
Columbia University 60 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 58 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 57 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 80 Students
Business 36 Students
Mechanical Engineering 35 Students
Electrical Engineering 29 Students
Finance 28 Students
Engineering 21 Students
Physics 15 Students
Aerospace Engineering 14 Students
Mathematics 14 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 34 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/12/2022
While it lives up to its name, students who are passionate about arts, music, or sports have a hard time exploring those areas here.
4.0 Freshman
6/14/2020
From my time spent so far at the Academy I can say that I really love the opportunities we are given to expand our understanding of various subjects as well as the closeness of the school community we have. I hope to continue striving for a better me at this school and beyond.
5.0 Sophomore
10/4/2018
The teachers are challenging and very hard working. The engineering teachers are committed and teach us at a college level. This school is awesome.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 6 Reviews
1.0 other
11/2/2023
The Edison location is an extremely cold & competitive environment in which the students are looked at strictly by their performance (scores) rather than as individuals. There is zero social emotional learning here; perform to the highest standards (all of which fail to acknowledge mental health, pe...
1.0 parent
12/21/2016
not a great school as it seems from outside.
3.0 parent
3/27/2016
Honestly, I've seen better teaching. The students do perform well, but mostly because the parents are driven. .It's located in North Edison which has something of a stigma in many circles. I guess it really depends on your perspective.
5.0 parent
9/23/2015
very successful school in a perfect neighborhood in the prestigious north edison school district. builds great character in students and offers great education in a competitive environment.top ranked.

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Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Edison, NJ, in the Edison neighborhood, and is served by the Middlesex County Vocational & Technical School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 172 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 100% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 100% are proficient in reading. Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.85, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1530 and an ACT score of 35. The average home value in this area is $745,610. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edison High School, Rabbi Jacob Joseph School, Reenas Bais Yaakov, and more. Learn more about what Edison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Technologies.

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